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Agate

Agate (agate)
adv.((?))
A*gate"
[Pref. a- on + gate way.]
  1. On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate.
    [Obs.] Cotgrave.

Agate

Agate (agate)
n.((?))
Ag"ate
[F. agate, It. agata, L. achates, fr. Gr. (?).]
  1. A semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.

    * The fortification agate, or Scotch pebble, the moss agate, the clouded agate, etc., are familiar varieties.

  2. A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.

    * This line is printed in the type called agate.

  3. A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
    [Obs.] Shak.
  4. A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.












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